... for power soon arose. In 324 B.C., Constantine established himself as sole ruler. He reunited the Roman Empire and tried to create the impression of order. He continued and even expanded on the dictatorial policies of Diocletian. As emperor, Constantine ordained various administrative, financial, social, and military reforms to strengthen the empire. He increased the size of the bureaucracy and army, established price controls, raised taxes, and made occupations hereditary. He ... decline. Soon after another war began with the Persian invasion of the East in the 7th century, immediately...

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... greatest might in the second century during the reign of Trajan; this was the time known as the Pax Romana. However, the Roman Empire eventually collapsed after a period of five centuries. The Fall of Rome has been debated all over the world by modern historians. The primary reasons for the fall of the empire are the division of the Roman Empire, rebellion and civil wars, economic problems, the rise of Christianity, and lastly, barbarian attacks. The first reason was the division of the empire. In ... 235 A.D., Emperor Alexander Severus was assassinated by his trusted legion generals. T...

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... great power for many decades. Rome for a period of time was considered the center of civilization for years. The empire was beautiful and even though attracted many invaders, was very well protected by the walls surrounding the empire and of course the powerful army. Some people believed that the Roman Empire would last forever. Political Causes Under the rule of Diocletian and later Constantine the empire was split into Western and Eastern parts ... able to hold a large army. There wasn't the kind of discipline they had in the army before. There were many causes that also relate to Pol...

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The fall of the Roman Empire The Roman Empire fell because of political weakness, but this was not the only factor involved. The Roman Empire stood in great power for many decades. Rome was considered the center of civilization for years. Even though it attracted many invaders, the city was well protected by its surrounding walls and powerful army. Some people believed that the Roman Empire would last forever. Under the rule of Diocletian ... and later Constantine, the empire was split into Western and Eastern parts of Rome. The emperors said that the reason for this was to make it easier to ...

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... great power for many decades. Rome for a period of time was considered the center of civilization for years. The empire was beautiful and even though attracted many invaders, was very well protected by the walls surrounding the empire and of course the powerful army. Some people believed that the Roman Empire would last forever. Political Causes Under the rule of Diocletian and later Constantine the empire was split into Western and Eastern parts ... able to hold a large army. There wasn't the kind of discipline they had in the army before. There were many causes that also relate to Pol...

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